Vnitr Lek 2018, 64(7-8):802-806 | DOI: 10.36290/vnl.2018.107

Trimeresurus albolabris (white-lipped green pit viper) - bite report: case report

František Nehaj1,*, Marianna Kubašková2, Michal Mokáň1, Juraj Krivuš1, Ivana Gomolová1, František Kovář1, Martin Jozef Péč3, Marián Mokáň1
1 I. interná klinika JLF UK a UN Martin, Slovenská republika
2 Rádiologická klinika JLF UK a UN Martin, Slovenská republika
3 JLF UK Martin, Slovenská republika

Toxicology is a specialized scientific discipline, focusing on microbiological, botanical and animal venoms, poisons and toxins. This discipline includes more than just the chemistry and mode of action of a toxin, but also with the biology of venom or poison producing organism, the structure and function of the venom apparatus, as well as the use of the venom or poison. The discipline of toxicology involves the study of the poison on living organisms and the therapy of the intoxication. A genus Trimeresurus, to which belongs Green Pit Viper, is large and includes around 36 types. Snake venoms have various composition and they can effect cardiovascular and nervous system, kidneys, hemocoagulation, vessel wall and muscle cells. In this article, we are presenting a rare case report about Trimeresurus albolabris, review of literature and general treatment after intoxication with snake venom. Prompt assessment, observation and early specific management are the keys to treat intoxication with snake venom.

Keywords: hemotoxin; intoxication; snake venom; treatment; Trimeresurus albolabris; venom-induced consumption coagulopathy; white-lipped green pit viper

Received: January 3, 2018; Accepted: March 11, 2018; Published: July 1, 2018  Show citation

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Nehaj F, Kubašková M, Mokáň M, Krivuš J, Gomolová I, Kovář F, et al.. Trimeresurus albolabris (white-lipped green pit viper) - bite report: case report. Vnitr Lek. 2018;64(7-8):802-806. doi: 10.36290/vnl.2018.107.
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